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The judge also suggested that a psychiatric report should be prepared.

"Bearing in mind the name he has just given, he ought to be seen by a psychiatrist," she said.

The killing has shocked the nation, uniting politicians and leading to the suspension of an increasingly bitter campaign ahead of the June 23 referendum on Britain's EU membership.

On Friday, Prime Minister David Cameron joined Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in laying flowers in Birstall.

"It is a vile act that has killed her," Corbyn said.

Cameron has agreed to recall parliament on Monday to allow lawmakers to pay tributes to the popular MP, who was only elected in 2015.

A 77-year-old man who intervened to try to protect Cox is in hospital after suffering a serious abdominal injury.

Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported that women MPs had repeatedly raised concerns about their security with Cameron's office, with one writing to say if it was not improved there would be a "tragic fatality".

Police have said they had reiterated advice and guidance to MPs, some of whom have cancelled surgeries after Cox's death.